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The Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act, 1966

Amendment of Section 5 of Assam Act I of 1962

In force Act 19 of 1966 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 19 of 1966

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Section 3 of the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act, 1966 deals with amendment of Section 5 of Assam Act I of 1962. In clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the principal Act, between the words "under private ownership" and "in that village", the words "of the residents" shall be inserted.

In clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the principal Act, between the words "under private ownership" and "in that village", the words "of the residents" shall be inserted.
Section 3, The Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act, 1966 (Act 19 of 1966).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act is headed "Amendment of Section 5 of Assam Act I of 1962". In clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the principal Act, between the words "under private ownership" and "in that village", the words "of the residents" shall be inserted.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act 3, section 3 Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act, section 3 of the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act enacted?

Assam Gramdan (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1966 as Act 19 of 1966. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

5. Substitution of Section 23 of Assam Act I of 1962408 words
4. Substitution of Section 16 of Assam Act I of 1962405 words
2. Insertion of Section 4A in Assam Act I of 1962285 words

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